'This is where we belong': Mikael Backlund extended by Flames, named team captain
The Calgary Flames have signed centre Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension, and named him the 21st team captain in franchise history.
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Flames AGM Chris Snow suffers brain injury, is not expected to recover
The wife of Chris Snow says the Calgary Flames vice-president of data and analytics suffered a 'catastrophic' brain injury after going into cardiac arrest and isn't expected to recover.
Flames winger Pelletier to undergo surgery on left shoulder, will be out indefinitely
Calgary Flames winger Jakob Pelletier is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left shoulder next week and will be out indefinitely.
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Kailer Yamamoto bags two as Seattle Kraken win 5-3 over Calgary Flames
A self-described hometown kid, Kailer Yamamoto's first game with his new team was a good one on Monday.
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Hitmen forward London Hoilett sings new tune away from rink
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Calgary Hitmen lose 4-1 to Medicine Hat Tigers in home opener
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Defenceman Oliver Kylington to miss start of Flames' training camp
The Calgary Flames say defenceman Oliver Kylington was deemed unable to take part in the opening of training camp on Thursday.
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Female tennis players to receive paid hospitality during the Calgary National Bank Challenger
An upcoming tennis tournament in Calgary is helping close the gap between male and female athletes.
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Canada's number one ranked pickleball player pays a visit to Calgary
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Calgary Hitmen ready for Friday's home opener against Medicine Hat
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Suspect in custody after shooting outside Calgary International Airport
Calgary police took one person into custody on Wednesday after a shooting outside the Calgary International Airport.
Woman's golden retriever puppy taken during swarming in northeast Calgary
Someone stole a puppy.
Calgary man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2014 death of Colton Crowshoe
A Calgary man accused in the 2014 killing of 18-year-old Colton Crowshoe pleaded guilty to manslaughter Wednesday following negotiations between Crown and defence lawyers.
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'This is where we belong': Mikael Backlund extended by Flames, named team captain
The Calgary Flames have signed centre Mikael Backlund to a two-year contract extension, and named him the 21st team captain in franchise history.
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Alberta NDP asks minister to quash application for Rocky Mountain coal mine
Alberta's New Democrat Opposition is asking the provincial government to step in and quash applications for coal mining exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
Lethbridge Pride crosswalk damaged by late-night vandal
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Attendees encouraged to join in opening ceremonies for Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge
Opening ceremonies outside Lethbridge's civic centre on Monday officially began a week of events based upon truth and reconciliation in the southern Alberta city.
Shelter in place warning lifted in Champion, Alta.
RCMP say a shelter in place advisory issued for the southern Alberta hamlet of Champion has been lifted.
Lethbridge tourism industry shifts focus to winter attractions as summer winds down
The sun is setting on the summer tourism season in Lethbridge, and stakeholders are now turning their attention ahead to winter.
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PM Trudeau apologizes for Parliament's recognition of Nazi veteran during Zelenskyy visit
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered 'unreserved apologies' Wednesday for Parliament's recognition of a man who fought for a Nazi unit during the Second World War and said the Canadian government has reached out to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the wake of the incident.
Hyundai, Kia recall over 600,000 cars in Canada, drivers told to park away from buildings due to fire risk
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Canadian economy to get 'back on its feet' next year, Deloitte Canada says
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GameStop names billionaire Ryan Cohen as CEO in turnaround push
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These are the 5 headlines you should read this morning
Trudeau apologizes over a man who fought for the Nazis being honoured in Parliament, a major EV battery announcement is set for today and an IED was set off in Barrie, Ont. Here's what you need to know to start your day.
IED believed to be on vehicle in Barrie, Ont. parking lot explodes, sparking evacuations and road closures
Police have locked down and evacuated a section of Barrie, Ont., Wednesday morning in the city's west end amid unconfirmed reports of an explosion.
